Jerry Grote, ex-Mets catcher and World Series champion, dead at 81
Jerry Groat, the starting catcher for the Mets’ first World Series championship team in 1969, died Sunday afternoon of respiratory failure following heart surgery, his wife Sheryl announced on Facebook. He was 81 years old. Jerry Groat passed away on Sunday. He was 81 years old. Related news organizations “It is with great sadness that […]
Dodgers to sign veteran catcher to record-breaking extension: reports
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Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez adds to anti-stealing arsenal
JUPITER, Fla. — A day after doing both, Francisco Alvarez beams when asked which one he prefers. The Mets catcher said he enjoys throwing to opponents more than hitting home runs. This season, Alvarez aims to have more fun than he did a year ago. In a breakout rookie season, Alvarez made an impression almost […]
Ed Ott, World Series-winning Pirates catcher, dead at 72
Former Pirates catcher Ed Ott passed away on Sunday, the team announced. Ott was 72 years old. He was selected 23rd overall by Pittsburgh in the June 1970 draft and continued to make a huge impact on the organization as a leader in the clubhouse and a hard-nosed player on the field. “We are deeply […]